Ozarks At Large

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Thursday, December 5, 2013
Ahead on Ozarks, an artists' cooperative enters its 12th year in the community, and a group of high school students learn about marketing inside one local retailer, though the field trip was altered a bit as residents made purchases in anticipation of winter weather. Plus, the first group of Arkansas Teacher Corps fellows already recognizes the difference they've made in rural and low income school districts just a few months into their first semester.
The Uptown Fayetteville Association has a new logo and web site. They revealed both today at a press conference in north Fayetteville. Before that event, we caught up with Jeff Bishop, a board member, to discuss the news.
To hear today's Writer's Almanac, visit their website here.
With mid-term elections looming, Tea Party groups have endorsed U.S. Congressional and gubernatorial candidates in over two dozen states. In Arkansas, one group, based in Little Rock, said it plans to announce its list October 18th. But other Tea Parties in Arkansas have their own campaign agendas. Jacqueline Froelich takes us into the movement.
"Shine" by Stan Getz
We begin a series of reports this week on how the University of Arkansas is addressing sustainability issues. In the first report, how small changes in campus buildings can add up.
To hear today's EarthSky, visit their website here.